I have written a great deal about the IB Learner Profile in my last few posts, as I want to stress their importance to the IB program and your child's growth and development. In addition to the IB Learner Profile, there are also 12 IB Attitudes that are very important to the IB program. You may find the 12 Attitudes listed below. These Attitudes are yet another way that the IB program aims to help your child develop socially and emotionally, in addition to the academic program it provides. Important characteristics like being independent, showing creativity and being tolerant of others are all emphasized and encouraged in the IB program. You will find these attitudes and their definitions displayed in the classrooms at SJA, you will find that your child is studying what these attitudes are, and I hope that you will see and hear your child speaking and showing these traits at home! Again, if you find your child showing these qualities in their actions at home, please send me an email to cnelson@stjudesacademy.com so they can be nominated for the IB Action Star of the month.
Have a great week,
Mrs. Nelson
| Appreciation | appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people |
| Commitment | being committed to their learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility |
| Confidence | feeling confident in their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices |
| Cooperation | cooperating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands |
| Creativity | being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach to problems and dilemmas |
| Curiosity | being curious about the nature of learning and of the world, its people and cultures |
| Empathy | imaginatively projecting themselves into another's situation, in order to understand his/her thoughts, reasoning and emotions |
| Enthusiasm | enjoying learning |
| Independence | thinking and acting independently, making their own judgements based on reasoned principles and being able to defend their judgements |
| Integrity | having integrity and a firm sense of fairness and honesty |
| Respect | respecting themselves, others and the world around them |
| Tolerance | feeling sensitivity towards differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others |
